Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with the Central Labor Council for Independent Living Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the Central Labor Council to continue providing Independent Living Program services for former and current eligible San Mateo County foster youth for a revised term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022 and adding $345,745 in funds for a revised total amount not to exceed $505,745.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency (“HSA”) Children and Family Services (“CFS”) branch’s mission is to enhance the well-being of children, adults, and families by providing professional, responsive, caring, and supportive services. CFS offers a wide range of programs and services designed to provide current and former foster youth with the skills and support needed to successfully transition into adulthood.
On June 24, 2019, HSA conducted a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to identify a provider of Independent Living Program (“ILP”) services for current and former foster youth. The Central Labor Council Partnership (“CLCP”) was selected as a qualified vendor who has had success in providing such services throughout the Bay Area. CLCP is a collaboration of three organizations and includes Regenerate California Innovation, ProPath, Inc., and the Central Labor Council of Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and King Counties (“CLC”). CLC is the lead agency.
On September 24, 2019 by Resolution No. 076961, this Board authorized an agreement with CLC to provide ILP services for current and former foster youth for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in the amount of $160,000.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment allows the County to continue providing ILP services to current and former San Mateo County foster youth age 14 to 21. CLCP will provide services based on identified needs and goals as documented in the youth’s Transitional Independent Living Plan (“TILP”). The TILP is designed to assist youth with education, career development, financial budgeting skills, health, safety, housing, and permanency. CLCP will assist in the formulation and implementation of each youth’s TILP and provide Independent Living Skills services in both group workshop and one-on-one formats. In addition, this amendment includes funding and language for 8 additional special events that CLC will coordinate alongside County for the benefit of the targeted youth.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the agreement and resolution as to form.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provision allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligation by a maximum of $25,000 in the aggregate.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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FY 2020-21 Anticipated |
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The percentage of ILP participants who will be on track to or will obtain their high school diploma/GED or maintain their college placement/vocational training status. Note: this includes all youth who received services by the provider, both those who reside in San Mateo County and the surrounding counties. |
90% |
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Percentage of youth in foster placements and young-adults ages 18-21 that will maintain their housing placement or transition to a more stable and positive living situation. |
80% |
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Percentage of ILP participants ages 18-21 that will have an identified primary health care provider or with knowledge of how to access health care, which includes services to address physical health, mental health, and substance abuse. |
90% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agreement is funded by CFS through Independent Living Program allocation, of which 50% is through federal funds and 50% through 2011 State Realignment. Funds for this agreement have been included in the FY 2020-21 Approved Recommended Budget.